15 Celeb Mom Breastfeeding Moments That Made Us Want to Stand Up & Cheer

As nursing mothers know, breastfeeding can be challenging, sweet, funny, empowering ... sometimes all on the same day! That's why we love when celebrity moms are open and honest about their experiences in this particular area of parenting. Not only do their social media shares and interview sound bites go a long way in helping to normalize breastfeeding, but they also help everyone to feel like they're a little less alone.

Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject for some women. When, how, and for how long a mama breastfeeds are hot topics that can cause a lot of debate on the old interwebz. But sometimes clarity can come from the rich and famous -- in this case, celebrity moms who not only chose to breastfeed, but chose to be public with the ups and downs of getting a baby to nurse! These women not only have the whole world screaming their names, but also have a baby who will scream if they miss their 3 o'clock feeding.

Those saying that I should 'cover up' You mean when I'm breastfeeding MY baby who was a) hungry & b) screaming because he was overly tired & the crowd overloaded his senses & it was the only way to comfort him?! I will feed my child anywhere I want. Also CA state law protects me to do so. Keep your uneducated opinions off my body.

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi showed her support for multitasking nursing mamas everywhere with this Instagram post. As she wrote in her caption: "A shout out to working Moms everywhere! #TBT #topchefmemories #littlehands #nursing"

Karolina Kurkova

There's far too much judgment in the mommy zone. Karolina Kurkova acknowledged that breastfeeding isn't always easy for every mom and expressed her gratitude that it finally worked out for her in the caption for this Instagram post:

Taking a moment today to give thanks for the gift of breastfeeding Nature had things figured out long before we did and I believe there is no better source of nutrition for our babies than a mother’s milk, when we are able to breastfeed. It’s not an easy process, but I encourage you to not give up! It was challenging for me at the start, but I am loving every step of this journey. I celebrate the women who have made this beautiful commitment!!

Candice Swanepoel

Victoria's Secret angel Candice Swanepoel has been a huge supporter of breastfeeding moms (and public breastfeeding, in particular) since becoming a mother, so we weren't surprised to see her nursing her son while wearing a couture gown at a Vogue Brazil photo shoot -- but we were delighted!

Mayim Bialik

If there's a stigma around breastfeeding in public, there's even more of a stigma around breastfeeding a toddler in public. One celeb mom who DGAF is MayimBialik, who's spoken about the benefits of extended breastfeeding and clearly practices what she preaches -- even on the subway!

Kristen Bell

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Mom-of-two Kristen Bell was hilariously honest with Seth Meyers about how she made it seem like her character in the movie CHiPS got breast implants -- she skipped pumping IRL for a day.

I was like, 'My craft deserves it. I gotta do it. I'm a serious actor' ... I was breastfeeding at the time. I wanted my character to have an aggressive boob job, like it's the only thing you can think about when you see someone. ...

So I didn't pump for a full day. And I said to the kids, 'Daddy's making a movie, go to the fridge, the food truck is closed.'

Hilaria Baldwin

Rafa's favorite spot. There is no one right way to feed our babies, but this week marks #nationalbreastfeedingweek and I would like to extend my support to mothers who have taken this path. In the end, regardless of our methods, #AllMommiesUnite and whatever way we love and nurture our children is beautiful, perfect and inspiring

Chrissy Teigen

There are all kinds of crazy moments you just can't plan for when you're a breastfeeding mom -- like what happened to Chrissy Teigen while riding Splash Mountain. Her caption for this photo says it all:

"MY MILK"

The more moms who talk about these painfully funny moments, the better!

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde got slammed (by some) for looking too sexy in this breastfeeding shot for Glamour magazine, which haters said portrayed nursing in an unrealistic light. But the actress and now mother-of-two refused to apologize, saying:

"I was shocked that there were still people who find it inappropriate because they think it's a sexual thing. I think that says a lot about them."